Last Minute Orders for Christmas Fuel and Calor Gas
With Christmas just days away, make your last minute orders for Calor gas, kiln-dried logs, smokeless fuel, and more with Harringtons Reading. Enjoy prompt delivery and reliable service to keep your home cosy for the festive season.
Last Minute Orders: Don’t Miss Out!
As Christmas draws near, it’s easy to overlook how important that final order can be in keeping your home comfortable and well-stocked over the holidays. Whether you’re running low on Calor gas for cooking or your woodpile needs topping up, Harringtons Reading is the reliable local supplier to turn to for quick, friendly service and prompt delivery. A family-run business since 1956, they’re known for putting customers first and stocking a wide range of products. Deliveries run five days a week across Reading and nearby areas (including RG and SL postcodes), with next-day and same-day delivery options for real emergencies. With slots filling fast this time of year, now is the perfect moment to place your order and avoid any winter fuel worries.
Christmas Orders: Why Now Matters
With Christmas just days away, timing really is everything for last minute orders. Harringtons continue their usual weekday deliveries right up to Wednesday, 24 December, closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Orders placed after early next week may not arrive until after the holidays — and nobody wants to be caught short of vital supplies.
Here’s a quick rundown of delivery options and charges:
- Standard delivery for fuels and water softening salt costs £3.25, arriving within 2-4 days.
- Delivery of Calor gas cylinders carries a £5 fee.
- Urgent deliveries in certain postcodes (RG1-10, SL1/6-8) can be next day for £9, or same day before noon for £15.
NB: Delivery days are Monday – Friday. We do not deliver on Saturday or Sunday.
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Getting your order in early is the best way to keep your home warm and well-stocked throughout the festive season.
Products Ready for Your Last Minute Order
Calor Gas Cylinders
Most homes here rely on Calor gas for cooking, heating, or barbecues. Harringtons supply a full selection of Calor gas cylinders in various sizes, supported by a reputation for dependable, friendly service.
Kiln-Dried Logs and Smokeless Fuel
If you have a wood-burning fire, kiln-dried logs offer a cleaner, more efficient burn that helps keep your home cosy through chilly nights. Harringtons also stock smokeless fuels, which produce less smoke and ash — ideal if you want the warmth and atmosphere of a fire without the mess or upsetting your neighbours.
Additional Fuels and Accessories
Besides the main fuels, Harringtons also stock kindling, charcoal, coal, and portable heaters — so you can tailor your heating supplies to what your home needs.
Water Softening Salt
Often overlooked but practical, water softening salt helps prevent limescale build-up in pipes and appliances, potentially saving you costly repairs. It’s available in block, tablet, and granular forms — an easy, affordable way to protect your home and possibly reduce water bills.
Local Service You Can Trust
Since 1956, Harringtons Reading have been a family-run business dedicated to excellent customer care. Based at Blounts Farm in Sonning Common, they deliver to a wide area covering Reading and nearby zones like GU, HP, OX, TW, and UB.
You can quickly check if your postcode is included with Harringtons’ online postcode checker. Their clear pricing and flexible delivery options mean your order arrives promptly — with no unexpected costs.
How to Place Your Last Minute Order
- Check your postcode on the Harringtons website to confirm delivery availability.
- Choose your products — Calor gas cylinders, kiln-dried logs, smokeless fuel, water softening salt, and more.
- Select your delivery option: standard, next day, or same day (where available).
- Place your order soon to guarantee delivery before Christmas.
If you want advice or assistance, the friendly Harringtons team is just a phone call or email away.
Tel: 0118 9242888
Preparing Your Home for a Warm Christmas
Christmas should be warm and relaxed — but it’s easy to forget the essentials until the last moment. Harringtons Reading are ready to help with trustworthy, last minute deliveries of fuels and gas, backed by decades of local experience and a genuine customer-first approach.
From Calor gas and kiln-dried logs to smokeless fuel and water softening salt, Harringtons have everything your home needs under one roof. Don’t leave it to chance — order today and enjoy a cosy, stress-free Christmas.
Harringtons Christmas Opening Hours
- Tuesday 23rd 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Wednesday 24th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Christmas Day – Closed
- Boxing Day – Closed
- Saturday 27th 9.00am – 4.00pm
- Sunday 28th – Closed
- Monday 29th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Tuesday 30th 7.30am – 5.00pm
- Wednesday 31st 7.30am – 5.00pm
- New Years Day – Closed
- Thursday 2nd 7.30am – 5.00pm
